4c American Woman Issue

United States · 1960 · 4c

This stamp honors the American woman and commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. The design features a mother and daughter looking toward a bright future, symbolizing progress and the role of women in American society. It was designed by Robert Sivard and issued on June 2, 1960.

Issued during the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, this stamp celebrated a key milestone in the fight for equality and recognized the growing influence of women in public and private life.